2014 Hyundai I10 1.2L Petrol · YT14 XCC

A consistent record of MOT passes with no recorded advisories across the last four documented tests paints this Hyundai i10 as a mechanically well-maintained city car. The most recent assessment on 2026-02-23 returned a clean pass with no defects, matching the result from 2025-02-25 and continuing the stable trend observed since 2023. The single failed entry from 2025-02-20 carries no defect details, which is unusual but typically points to an administrative refusal or a rectification test that was immediately re-presented and passed five days later, rather than a substantive mechanical failure. The absence of structural advisories, brake pipe corrosion, or suspension component flags over a five-year testing window is a reassuring indicator of structural integrity for a vehicle now entering its twelfth year. With 30,653 miles recorded against twelve years of service, this i10 has averaged around 2,554 miles annually, which is substantially below the typical usage rate for a vehicle of its age and class. Such low annual accumulation often suggests short urban journeys rather than sustained motorway use, which keeps wear on major drivetrain components minimal but can concentrate strain on cold-start items, the cooling system, and brake components due to frequent low-speed stop-start cycles. The mileage progression between tests is steady, with no anomalous jumps or extended standing periods evident in the recorded data, and there are no gaps suggesting the car was unpresented or off the road for significant stretches. For a prospective buyer, the clean advisory history means the MOT record alone offers little specific guidance, but a physical inspection should still concentrate on the areas most likely to show wear on a low-mileage city car of this vintage. On a test drive, listen for any clunks or knocking from the front suspension over uneven surfaces, as coil springs and lower arm bushes on i10s of this generation can deteriorate with age even at modest mileages, and feel for any vagueness or knocking through the steering rack. Check the brake pedal feel for excessive travel or sponginess, which can indicate seized caliper slides or perished flexible hoses, and inspect the underside, particularly around the rear axle and sill seams, for any emerging surface corrosion. Because the car has spent much of its life on short trips, verify that the engine starts cleanly from cold without excessive smoke and that the cooling system holds pressure, as the radiator, thermostat, and water pump are common age-related concerns on this model. Given the low recorded accumulation, it is also worth confirming the condition of items that degrade through time rather than use. Inspect the tyre sidewalls for cracking and check the tread depth across the full width, as original-fit tyres on a lightly driven car can harden and lose grip well before the legal limit is reached. Examine the exhaust system for corrosion at the mounting points and joints, particularly given the vehicle's age, and check that all interior electrical items, including the infotainment and climate controls, function correctly. With no recorded mechanical concerns and a stable MOT trajectory, this i10 presents as a low-risk purchase provided a thorough physical inspection confirms the components most exposed to age and urban driving conditions remain in sound order.